Sale 1227 — Outstanding United States Stamps and Gold Coins

Sale Date — Monday-Friday, 19-23 October, 2020

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Category — 1895 Watermarked and 1897-1903 Change of Colors Bureau Issues (Scott 264-284)

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Sale 1227, Lot 2973, 1895 Watermarked and 1897-1903 Change of Colors Bureau Issues (Scott 264-284)8c Violet Brown, USIR Watermark (272a). Showing bold "R" of watermark, deep rich color, choice centering, face-free cancel struck in corner, Very Fine and choice, a beautiful example, the "USIR" (United States Internal Revenue) watermark error occurred when a supply of paper reserved for revenue stamp production was used for printing the 6c and 8c postage stamps, there are approximately 75 known of the 8c, but many are either off-center or have flaws, collectors prefer examples showing the "R" watermark, as this letter is unquestionably from "USIR", with 1996 P.F. certificate

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